The Twilight saga reboot has been slammed by social media users – who have declared the franchise ‘toxic’.
The Vampire series, based on the best-selling books by Stephenie Meyer, told the love story between American teen Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen and launched the careers of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
It emerged earlier this week that the Twilight TV show is “in early development.”
sources said Hollywood Reporter A serialized version of Stephenie’s popular books is in its infancy at Lionsgate Television.
However, many online seemed livid at the news, with one writing: “Oh my God…why?!?”
The Twilight saga reboot has been slammed by social media users – who have declared the franchise ‘toxic’
Do we really need to screw Gen Z by romanticizing psychological/emotional abuse and glamorizing toxic teen relationships?
Being in control of your ‘safety’ is not ‘romantic’. The creepy stalker is still creepy, no matter how cute he looks. ”
Meanwhile, another wrote: “This is too bad. As someone who hates the Twilight series and movies, why would the studio want to make another adaptation of a poorly written YA romance series that romanticizes toxic relationships.
“I fear for the worst.”
A third added: Did you know that the Twilight movie is an example of a toxic relationship?
The way Edward was glaring at Bella in the first movie, Holy sh**, almost made me want to puke, and the way he was trying to control Bella…
This film should be shown in psychology lectures. so interesting.’
A fourth commented, “Why do we even need to relive the trauma of a toxic relationship in Twilight?”
Another added: “Let’s be real for a moment.” I’d love to rewatch Twilight for the nostalgia and good laughs, but this story is poorly written.
It promotes toxic relationships and a horrible image of women.
“Please Leave It Where It Belongs (2000s).”
Many online have criticized the news that a Twilight reboot is set, with some calling the series “toxic”.
The show doesn’t have a network or writer associated with it yet – the studio will lead development on the project before purchasing the rights to the package.
Furthermore, there is no set time frame for when the chain will be shopped.
Lionsgate plans to find a writer to helm the show first.
Insiders also report that Meyer is expected to be part of the production of the TV installment.
Wick Godfrey and Eric Feige, former co-president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, have signed on to executive produce the new iteration.
While working at Summit Entertainment, Feig was known for acquiring the rights to the Twilight book series after Paramount Pictures passed it on.
Temple Hill produced the five films distributed by Summit.
The franchise has brought Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner to fame with over $3.4 billion in sales worldwide.
The news: The Twilight TV show is “in early development,” The Hollywood Reporter reported on Wednesday
The news comes in the midst of Lionsgate’s negotiations with several bidders to “separate its studio business and premium cable network Starz by the end of September 2023,” THR reports.
The business — which consists of its film and television production divisions — saw revenue grow 25 percent, to nearly $900 million in the third quarter.
Twilight has cemented itself as a pop culture phenomenon with its five novels and five movie adaptations.
Scoop: Sources told the publication that a version of Stephenie Meyer’s popular book series is in the initial stage at Lionsgate Television
After premiering on Netflix, the movies recently turned to NBCUniversal’s Peacock.
In 2020 said novelist Stephanie The Daily Telegraph She couldn’t understand the madness behind the stories.
She said she only expected her family to read the books “out of pity”.
When asked if she expected popularity, Stephanie replied, “No” and “Never.”
“I had no idea anyone outside of my immediate family would read Twilight, and I thought they would read it out of pity.”
She added: I still can’t quite believe this phenomenon. It didn’t seem like something could happen to me.
